The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) announced structural changes to seven departments focused on ethnic and gender studies. The university is merging them into two new departments, which has left some students and faculty uncertain about their academic future. The changes at UT Austin are expected to go into effect in fall 2027 […]
Five teenagers made South Carolina history after being inducted together as the largest class of Black Eagle Scouts. They achieved the distinction in Orangeburg after years of dedication to the service. Willie Townes, Derwin Brailey, Melvin Hart, Khamary Cleckley and Sean Nimmons are members of the Scouting America Troops 500 and 190. On Saturday, they
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Minty Fresh is no stranger to making history in the Drag Race franchise. After becoming the first-ever challenge winner on Drag Race Philippines and securing two wins in her original season, the queen returned to TV in RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs. the World — becoming the third Philippines contestant judged directly by RuPaul, after
The NBA’s mid-season classic All-Star Weekend is finally upon us. This weekend is meant for the fans and players alike to celebrate the game we all love. But in its 75th iteration, it’s taking place during a time when capitalism keeps such a stranglehold on players’ schedules and energy this weekend. I’ve mentioned in past
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The Winston-Salem State Rams women’s basketball team made history in their 55-40 Thursday evening win over the Claflin Panthers. Winston-Salem State claimed its fifth straight victory, improving its overall record to 21-2, setting a new school record for wins in a season. Navaeh Farmer was the Lady Rams’ top performer, notching her first double-double of
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The absence of HBCU players from this year’s NFL Scouting Combine is a gut punch. But it isn’t automatically a disaster for HBCU football or its pro prospects. No HBCU invitees to Indianapolis feels like erasure, especially when the league still leans on HBCU alumni on active rosters every fall. Yet this year’s zero is
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North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) celebrated an important milestone this weekend as student teams from across the state gathered at the North Carolina Legislative Complex for the 15th Annual Ethics Bowl. This year’s competition, centered on the theme “Ethics in Leadership,” culminated in a historic first as Johnson C. Smith University became the
When the NFL released its list of 319 players invited to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, one detail stood out in HBCU football circles. No current HBCU player made the list. The combine will take place in Indianapolis from February 23 through March 2. Live coverage begins February 26. For programs with deep NFL history, the absence
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The Northern Indiana (IN) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated will host its 1st Annual Virtual HBCU College Tour with multiple colleges and universities throughout February. The virtual college tour will take place over multiple evenings, with each participating HBCU featured on a designated day. All sessions will be held after 5:00 p.m. CST, allowing students
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By Sahil Kapur, Scott Wong, Julie Tsirkin and Frank Thorp V The Department of Homeland Security is poised to shut down this weekend as Congress remained deadlocked Thursday on a path forward before leaving town for a weeklong holiday break. The White House and Democratic leaders have continued to trade offers, signaling some hope for an agreement. But it remains
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